Traffic still heavy near Junction 25

Good news - the traffic is easing between some junctions on the southbound carriageway but traffic is still heavy between Junction 25 and Junction 24A - where the incident happened.

15:52

Normal traffic expected to resume shortly

Earlier reports by Highways England suggested that normal traffic conditions on the southbound carriageway between Junction 26 and Junction 25 would not resume until 7.30pm, it is now reporting that drivers can expect normal conditions at around 4.15pm.

15:47

All lanes now open

Highways England have confirmed that the recovery of both vehicles involved in the collision has been completed and all lanes have now been reopened. Long delays are still expected though and drivers should find an alternative route if possible.

15:43

Recovery now on scene

One lane still closed but recovery is now on the scene.

15:41

Lengthy queues

This image shows the queues of traffic on the M1 southbound near to Junction 25 and Junction 24A.

The left of the image shows the carriageway affected by the delays.

The queues captured by a Highways England traffic camera on the M1 (Image: Highways England)

15:33

Update: Two cars involved

The Nottingham Post have reported that a BMW and a Peugeot car were involved in the crash which happened at around 2.30pm.

Lane one of three is still closed while emergency services attend to the scene.

East Midlands Ambulance Service have been called, however, Nottinghamshire Police have reported that there are no serious injuries.

15:29

Traffic conditions worsening

Highways England is reporting that normal traffic conditions are not expected until between 7.30pm and 7.45pm this evening.

There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.

15:26

Emergency services at the scene

Firefighters from Derbyshire and Leicestershire are at the scene of the crash, which they have reported involves two cars and one van.

Traffic information company Inrix is reporting that the accident involves a car and a lorry.

East Midlands Ambulance Service are treating those involved at the scene and Derbyshire police are also in attendance.